Name: Healthy Vegetable Soup – a Nutritious Recipe Full of Vitamins
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 bell pepper (any color), diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 cup green beans, chopped; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes with juice; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, torn into smaller pieces; juice of 1 lemon (optional to brighten the flavor)

Preparation procedure

Soup Base In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté 3–5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
Sautéing the Root Vegetables Stir in the carrots and celery, sauté briefly for another 3–5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Adding the Remaining Vegetables Add the bell pepper, zucchini and beans and sauté 2–3 minutes.
Cooking with Broth and Tomatoes Pour in the vegetable broth and canned tomatoes with their juice. Season with thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer 15–20 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
Finishing with Leafy Greens Stir in the fresh spinach or kale and cook 2–3 minutes, until the leaves wilt. If desired, add the lemon juice at the end.
Serving Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. It goes great with crusty whole-grain bread or a light salad.

Preparation time and servings

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Nutritional value: approx. 120 kcal per serving (1 cup)

Conclusion

This vegetable soup is a top choice for anyone looking for a quick, filling and healthy meal. Thanks to the varied mix of vegetables and herbs, it provides the body with vitamins, minerals and fiber. You can easily adapt it to your favorite ingredients or enrich it with legumes for a higher protein content. Store any leftover portion in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it for quick reheating later.

Healthy Vegetable Soup – a Nutritious Recipe Full of Vitamins recept

For 6 portions

Ingredients

Preparation procedure

Preparation time and servings

Conclusion

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